HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 08/12/1975MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting
August 12, 1975
Members present: Vice Chairman Paul Boyden, Fred Rys, Charles Meszoely,
David Devnew, and Jane Sheehan, Acting Secretary.
Meeting called to order; by Vice Chairman Boyden.
Franklyn Allen and Douglas Allen of 801 Ware Street met with the Commis-
sion,to discuss ponds on their property. They showed a preliminary plan
and explained intentions. They explained that there are now completed
two ponds in a dry area and three are planned in swamp. The purpose of
sthe ponds would be for 7 - 8 cows. Future ponds depend upon digging -
type ;;of material. No intention to develop backland for 10 years. In-
tention for contiguous property: backland higher than frontland--unbuild-
able along street and about one acre - one houselot picked. The Commission
asked that Mr. Allen let it know what the test holes show and what direction
%,it is going in. The Commission suggested that Mr. Allen file for a Wet-
land Protection Act Hearing, and Vice Chairman Boyden asked that no work
be done until the hearing. Franklyn Allen spoke to Bob Jones prior to
-this about agricultural exemption for putting in ponds.
Appraisal report on Sweet property presented by Fred Rys. Mr. Rheims
from Carver will file for permission to buy land before approval from
State. .He suggested community gardens inihe future., Field report for
Self -Help application - will hold off buying for another week until all
this is through. Two bills for appraisal fee $400 and $60o. Charles
Meszoely moved bills be paid, seconded by David Devnew, so voted.
Appraisal covers both_ parcels.',
Bill from Tim Hennigan Engineering. Choliform count for Fulton Pond
over recommended safe amount. Should be closed to swimming unless
chlorinated. Found no oil.
Dane Street area - no life in Rumford River in that area, between Mans-
iield Bleachery and County Street. Report forthcoming.
Letter from Bellingham Conservation Commission thanking us'for copy -of
Fulton Pond plans.They are working on a similar project.
Copy of request to Robert Libbey for progress report on Kingman Pond.
Motion', by Paul Boyden to withhold payment if report not received by the
15th. Seconded by Fred Rys, all in favor.
Copy of letter to the Town Manager from Paul Boyden with items to be
finished`up'at Fulton Pond. Planning Director Maurer is working on a
plan.
Charles Meszoely's student's seined Sweet's Pond.- write report.
Copy of letter to Roman Catholic of Fall River regarding Mill Pond land
taking. I Mr.,Boyden reported that Mr. Willand will take $61700 - $61800
for his ;parcels, and asked that he be authorized by the other Commission
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MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COHMISSION
,Minutes of the Meeting
August 12, 1975
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members to proceed with the negotiations. This was given. Then Mr. Boyden
moved to negotiate reasonable price for Willand land, including any water
rights. Seconded by Fred Rys, all in favor.
Charles Meszoely requested that the Division of Fisheries and Game be no-
tified of available land in Mansfield for stocking pheasants.
Audubon offering wetlands course.
Capital Improvements coming up September 4. _'t
Next meeting August 26.
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FultonPond:- fishing skating, sailing, picnicing. Bid to S.E. Regional
School to make little signs "limit of conservation land".
Meeting adjourned, at 9:30 p.m.
Minutes Approved: Date:
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Paul F. Boyden, Vice Chairman
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